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Weekly Highlights
Monday, 22 April 2024
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A hand wearing a glove holds an oval wooden tag engraved with "www.floatboat.org 5320" against a backdrop of a rippling body of water.

Wooden boat deployed in North Pole found in Whalsay two years later

FOLK in Shetland are well used to coming across unusual items which have washed up on the coastline. But one Whalsay resident has found …
Map of a proposed aquaculture site in shetland with key features labeled, including fish tank layouts and desired site prerequisites highlighted.

Norwegian investors propose large underground salmon farm in the southend

A NORWEGIAN company is looking at a site in the southend of Shetland to construct a large scale underground salmon production venture. Representatives from …
Front view of aberdeen international airport building with two scottish flags flying and a shuttle bus outside.

Four-hour flight delay and no ramp leads to 'shocking' experience for elderly NHS passengers in wheelchairs

THE DAUGHTERS of two elderly NHS patients have spoken about their mothers’ experience flying home to Shetland from Aberdeen last week after stints in …
A young woman wearing a tie-dye tank top and khaki pants stands against a green backdrop, looking surprised as she checks her watch.

Marjolein joins big names at 'dream' comedy agency

LOCAL comedian Marjolein Robertson has signed to an agency which also represents big name acts like Kevin Bridges, Michael McIntyre and Alan Carr. Agency …
An aerial view of a house near a lake.

Planning sought for new water works which could cost at least £45m

PLANNING permission is now being sought for a replacement water works in Northmavine which is expected to cost at least £45 million. Scottish Water …
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